I like friction calls , especially slates . I carry slate , glass , and acrylic pot type calls at all times , along with a selection of at least 5 strikers of various woods and synthetics . HS Hammerin' Crow is the only locator I carry , I can't hoot worth a ... well , you know . I'm not fond of the push button friction types , none that I've tried sounded remotely realistic , and I can't use diaphram calls with consistancy due to my mouth structure . I've recently aquired the materials to make a sycamore pot call with slate over glass , it should sound sweet when I'm finished . [8D]